Welcome to KOOZA
Did You Know?
KOOZA is the 20th original creation by Cirque du Soleil.
KOOZA has mesmerized close to 8M spectators since it premiered in April 2007.
KOOZA has traveled to over 71 cities in 23 countries on 4 different continents. KOOZA is an imaginative journey seen through the eyes of The Innocent, a charming character searching for his place in the world.
One day while flying his kite, the Innocent receives a mysterious package. Under the watch of a mysterious Trickster with electrifying powers, KOOZA follows the self-discovery adventures of the Innocent who is unexpectedly transported to an exotic yet zany kingdom.Somewhere between strength and fragility, laughter and chills, turmoil and harmony, KOOZA rekindles the memories and emotions of the circuses of old.
Get ready to experience a non-stop, adrenaline-packed series of edge-of-your-seat surprises.
What Does KOOZA Mean?
The name KOOZA is inspired by the Sanskrit word “koza,” which means “box,” “chest” or “treasure,”. It was chosen because one of the underlying concepts of the production is the idea of a “circus in a box.”
In many ways KOOZA is a return to the origins of Cirque du Soleil: a show that highlights the physical demands of human performance, and is presented in a colorful ensemble that evokes bold, slapstick humor
I am the formidable Trickster, the enigmatic creator and supreme master of the world of KOOZA. I can appear and disappear at will, slipping onto the stage with agility and grace. Most of the time, my eye is trained on the Innocent, the character who I keep under my wing. If only he knew how much pleasure I take in teasing and tricking him with his own powers.
I am the one they call The Innocent. You’ll see me clutching onto my beloved kite, which I just can’t seem to fly. Some call me naïve… an outsider in the clutches of this crazy world the Trickster created, but there’s more to me. I just know it.Behind this baggy striped costume and ingenuous face is someone eager to discover a dazzling new world and my place in it.
Can someone please show me respect? I am the King after all… the King of Fools! With my tousled hair and a crown that has a mind of its own, I sow disorder and confusion wherever I go. With my two Court Clowns by my side, I desperately seek the respect of those who are crazier than me. Wait… where’s my crown? Someone has stolen my crown!
Sparkling in our gold-laden costumes, we the contortionists take the stage to bend ourselves (and your reality) in ways unimaginable. We work together in perfect harmony to create a tableau of sculptural beauty that mesmerizes all who gaze upon us.
In this crazy world, even the dog is nutty. He chases everyone, barks and impossible to control. The word "training" means nothing to him. Like everyone else, he is drawn to the Innocent and becomes his playful, over-the-top companion.
The Army are the guardians of the kingdom of KOOZA. They burst into action at the top of the show, with human pyramids, and flying through the air.
The Acts
The Artist Troupe burst into action at the top of the show. The act highlights include human pyramids, towers with bodies flying through the air.
Three performers bend and stretch in ways unimaginable in a fresh approach to the art of contortion. What sets this performance apart are the artists innovative movements and positions, their speed, and the unique way they work in unison to create beautiful sequences.
Powerful, graceful, and distinctly feminine, a daring Aerial Silk performer flies into the sky, spinning and swinging in all directions in an effortless display of acrobatics. As she soars about, the long flowing dynamics of her motion come into focus, building excitement for a triumphant and climactic finish.
A twist on the classic unicycle number introduces a passenger to the action. Two performers create a pas de deux in constant motion around the stage with a combination of balance, acrobatic control, physical strength, and choreographic grace.
The twin high wires are suspended 15 feet (4.5 meters) and 25 feet (7.6 meters) above the stage. Their expert ability allows them to perform feats in the air that most of us would find difficult to do on the ground
The Wheel of Death rotates at heart-stopping speeds, powered only by two devilish artists who leap and counter-rotate in a fearless display of acrobatics and astonishing teamwork. The Wheel of Death is intentionally positioned to break with the usual on-stage symmetry and bring the action as close as possible to you
The artist shows exceptional balance, impressive dexterity, and a unique ability to spin, throw, twirl one, two, three or even multiple hoops.
So simple, yet simply jaw-dropping. the Balancing Chairs act spotlights the incredible muscular control of the human body in peak condition, as an artist stacks 8 chairs and a pedestal to create a 23ft (7m) towers. Up and up he climbs to perform a balancing act that will find you at the edge of your seat
Resembling a playground seesaw, the Teeterboard flings performers into the air where they execute quintuple twisting somersaults—and that’s just the prelude. Later in the act, you'll witness acrobats performing mind-bending stunts over 30 ft(9m) above the stage with double and single metal stilts strapped to thier legs
